The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle
Climate Change and the Next American Migration
This book examines how rising seas, worsening storms, heat, and wildfires are already reshaping where Americans live, tracing real-world cases of displacement and the economic, insurance, real estate, and political forces that amplify risks and inequality; it shows how wealthier households and markets often shift costs onto poorer communities, leaving the most vulnerable exposed. Through reporting from impacted regions and interviews with planners, officials, and residents, it argues that current policy and market responses are inadequate and outlines the need for proactive planning — including managed retreat, equitable investment, and federal leadership — to reduce harm and make migration safer and fairer.
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- 2023
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- American
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- English
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